CAFÉ BAR CAFE
25 - 27 JAN WHISK(E)Y WARS Presented by Joyce Greenaway
‘Tam Tully fights tragedy and treachery to save her family distillery from ruin by crafting the Holy Grail of whiskey, the perfect single malt.’ Love dry wit? Raw emotion? A rollercoaster of a story? This is a ‘blistering’ dysfunctional family saga set in the 8 generation Kingdom of Mourne Distillery, Newcastle, County Down, now run by an Ulster brethren woman. Men, women, whiskey… now, what’s not to love?!
★ ★★★★ “HYPNOTIC ENOUGH TO STOP TIME ITSELF’’ - EDFRINGEREVIEW
NAUGHTON STUDIO
31 JAN - 3 FEB BELFAST GIRLS
Presented by An Táin Arts Centre and Quintessence Theatre
Escaping the Famine in 1850 five fierce young women board the Inchinnan in Belfast in hope of a new, better life in Australia. But confined in close quarters in the belly of the ship on a tumultuous sea journey as they sail away from their homeland secrets are revealed, enemies made, and it becomes clear that no matter where they go, there is no escaping the dark pasts they carry with them…
NAUGHTON STUDIO
07 FEB I AM MAURA
Presented by Commedia of Errors
Belfast, 2005. Maura is 15 and trying to find a boyfriend. Only she’s surrounded by girls and is starting to think she might actually prefer them. Asking questions in school means awkward blushes and detention. Her only guidance is Martine McCutcheon’s ‘Perfect Moment’ and her best mate Ali. “VISUALLY RICH AND CRYING OUT TO BE PINCHED BY DERRY GIRLS WRITER LISA MCGEE” - ALAN IN BELFAST
Dreams, and Resilience Take Centre Stage in Little Women Adaptation by Anne-Marie Casey! MAIN STAGE Sisters,
3 FEB - 2 MAR LITTLE WOMEN
Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, and ambition with our latest theatre production of Little Women, originally penned by Louisa May Alcott and masterfully adapted by Anne-Marie Casey. Under A LYRIC THEATRE PRODUCTION the skilful direction of Emily Foran, experience the enduring journey of the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family. Join us for this heart-warming and captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic. Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women adapted by Anne-Marie Casey. Presented by arrangement with Lee Dean.
NAUGHTON STUDIO
16 - 17 FEB REBECCA CAINE: DIVIDING DAY Presented by Nathan Martin and Rebecca Caine
Join soprano Rebecca Caine, accompanied by Nathan Martin, for a journey of self-discovery with help from writers including Bernstein, Bucchino, Guettel, La Chiusa, Sondheim, Weill and Yeston. Caine is an international opera singer and actress who created the role of Cosette in Les Miserables for the RSC and was a celebrated Christine Daae in Phantom of the Opera in the West End and her native country, Canada.
NAUGHTON STUDIO
08 - 10 MAR GRAND SOFT DAY
Presented by Branar and New International Encounter as part of the Belfast Children’s Festival
Splashing in puddles, wind whipping your hair, crunching frost under your feet, and rain dripping on your nose, now that’s a grand soft day. A playful show about always being prepared even though you do not know what the day will bring. An international co-production from the award winning teams of Branar (Ireland) and New International Encounter (UK/Norway), Grand Soft Day is a curious and charming new show that celebrates the wonder of the world around us.
NAUGHTON STUDIO
14 - 16 MAR BULLYBULLY
Presented by Maas Theatre and Dance, The Netherlands as part of the Belfast Children’s Festival
In BullyBully, two world leaders meet in no man’s land. What follows is an awkward encounter between two childish but powerful adults who gradually get used to each other and learn to meet in the middle. This is a madcap musical about childish grownup men, featuring two performers, songs, funny quarrels, a bit of bickering and eventually, a happy ending.
takes courage is to compete in the arena of democracy” MAIN STAGE “What
9 - 30 MAR AGREEMENT A LYRIC THEATRE PRODUCTION
The clock is ticking. It’s April 1998 and the main political parties in Northern Ireland, the British Government and the Irish Government, all under the watchful eye of Senator George Mitchell, try to hammer out a deal that could pave the way for peace in Northern Ireland. Every word, every movement, every stare means something. This is the last chance saloon and no one is leaving until Agreement is reached one way or another.
★ ★★★★ AGREEMENT: AN OUTSTANDING EVENING, A LANDMARK PLAY, A THOROUGHLY DESERVED FIVE STARS SPONSORED BY
- IRISH TIMES
STAGE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★MAIN ★ ★★★ - THE GUARDIAN
- THE TIMES
- THE IRISH INDEPENDENT
NAUGHTON STUDIO
20 - 24 MAR VECTION Presented by Headrush, Ireland
Caitlin and Danny are about to become parents. Using virtual reality they are collecting experiences to show their new-born: from the past, present and future. Danny is convinced their child should travel to Ancient Rome; see the building of the pyramids; see the long-gone Great Barrier Reef. Caitlin believes they should keep it closer to home - show their child how they met and where they got married. They also use virtual reality as an escape. Neither knows what the other does, and they’re both hiding something.
NAUGHTON STUDIO
27 - 30 MAR GEPPETTO
Presented by Amadan Ensemble
Geppetto is a lonely old man, who spends his days pottering in his repair shop, halfheartedly fixing broken things, and unable to move on from his sadness. One night a mysterious and magical visitor comes to Geppetto’s shop and begins to play with the broken things leading to all manner of mix ups and mishaps. Geppetto’s new friend leads him into a world full of hope and laughter before giving him one last gift. This story’s end is just another story’s beginning.
MAIN STAGE
9 - 21 APR SUNNY SIDE UP
Presented by Cheesy Grin Productions Ltd
Erin and Stevie would like to start a family. If only it were that simple. As they navigate IVF and this new chapter of their relationship, blaming themselves and blaming each other, Erin and Stevie deal with love, loss and laughter as they do anything they can to have a baby. From the writer of sell out shows Bridesmaids of Northern Ireland and The Hen Do, Diona Doherty, draws upon her own IVF journey in this hilarious yet heartfelt dark comedy.
NAUGHTON STUDIO
17 - 21 APR BOY OUT THE CITY Presented by Boy Out The City Ltd
The smash-hit new show Boy Out The City comes to the Lyric Belfast following its run on London’s West End and a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show. West End star Declan Bennett (EastEnders, Taboo, Carousel, Jesus Christ Superstar) writes and stars in this electric, funny and raw autobiographical show. Declan takes us on a journey into the messy and turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia and men’s mental health; confronting his Catholic school days in Coventry, discovering the Gay scene in 90’s Soho and surviving the harsh bright lights of New York City.
MAIN STAGE
24 APR - 05 MAY PROJECT CHILDREN Presented by Brassneck Theatre Company
Patrick and Denis Mulcahy, County Cork natives and police officers in the NYPD, watch news footage of the violence in the north of Ireland... and Project Children is born. Over the next 40 years, 23,000 Catholic and Protestant children would travel from Northern Ireland to America during the Summer months, as respite from the conflict.
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CAPTIONED Little Women - 27 FEB Agreement - 26 MAR AUDIO DESCRIBED Little Women - 25 FEB Agreement - 24 MAR SIGNED ISL / BSL Little Women - 28 FEB Agreement - 28 MAR
DATES
SPACE
WHISK(E)Y WARS
25 - 27 JAN
CAFÉ BAR
BELFAST GIRLS
31 JAN - 03 FEB
NAUGHTON STUDIO
LITTLE WOMEN
03 FEB - 02 MAR
MAIN STAGE
I AM MAURA
7 FEB
NAUGHTON STUDIO
REBECCA CAINE DIVIDING DAY
16 - 17 FEB
NAUGHTON STUDIO
GRAND SOFT DAY
8 - 10 MAR
NAUGHTON STUDIO
BULLYBULLY
14 - 16 MAR
NAUGHTON STUDIO
AGREEMENT
9 - 30 MAR
MAIN STAGE
VECTION
20 - 24 MAR
NAUGHTON STUDIO
GEPPETTO
27 - 30 MAR
NAUGHTON STUDIO
SUNNY SIDE UP
9 - 21 APR
MAIN STAGE
BOY OUT THE CITY
17 - 21 APR
NAUGHTON STUDIO
PROJECT CHILDREN
24 APR - 5 MAY
MAIN STAGE
SEASON AT A GLANCE
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